Fundraising Program Coordinator

Position Overview Washington, D.C., nonprofit dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research seeks a fundraising professional with at least 3 years of development experience to manage and grow our established legacy fundraising program. The position requires following a plant-based diet and semiannual travel to meet with donors and support fundraising events. About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine. Location The Physicians Committee is headquartered in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro's Red Line). Organization Size Approximately 100 employees. Employee Benefits Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees Dental insurance available at a group discount Retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, which allow paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis Pre-tax purchase of Metro fare Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid by the Physicians Committee 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays About the Role Position Title/Job Function Legacy Program Coordinator Position Objective The Legacy Program Coordinator is responsible for managing a comprehensive planned giving program to secure charitable gifts through estates, trusts, gift annuities, and other deferred giving arrangements. This role involves identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors, as well as educating them on various planned giving options. The person in this position also provides training and support to other fundraising staff and ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards. About the Development Team The development team supports the Physicians Committee's work through a variety of fundraising channels, including individual gifts, grants, direct response, legacy giving, and special events. The team members are dedicated to finding innovative ways to keep existing supporters informed of campaign progress and to seeking new support. The team is knowledgeable and well versed in the organization's efforts and prides itself on being creative, accessible, donor centric, and supportive of each other. Essential Functions Manage the Lifetime Partner Program: Developing and executing a planned giving program: creating strategies, setting goals, and implementing marketing and outreach plans to attract planned giving donors Identifying and cultivating donors: researching potential donors, qualifying gift prospects, and building relationships with individuals interested in making planned gifts Soliciting and securing gifts: presenting planned giving options to donors, preparing proposals, and ensuring gifts are processed according to legal and ethical guidelines Marketing Legacy Giving: Creating and implementing multichannel marketing strategies to communicate with current Lifetime Partners and acquire new Lifetime Partners, including direct mail, marketing collateral, Good Medicine magazine, annual report, online communications, and events Enhancing, monitoring, and maintaining the Physicians Committee's legacy giving website to successfully engage donors and encourage legacy gifts Stewardship and recognition: acknowledging and thanking donors for their planned gifts, providing updates on PCRM's work, and recognizing donor contributions Providing expert guidance: serving as a resource for donors and their advisers, explaining the various planned giving vehicles Training and support: providing training and support to other fundraising staff on planned giving strategies and best practices Collaboration: collaborating with other development staff, including the senior vice president of development, to set and achieve overall fundraising goals Compliance: Working closely with the bequest team to ensure all planned giving activities comply with legal and ethical standards Maintaining accurate records of correspondence and actions taken Reporting: communicating the status of planned giving activities to senior management and other stakeholders Support events: Assisting the special events coordinator in planning and executing legacy-focused events, to include recruiting and communicating needs within the department Required Physical Abilities Must be able to assist with event setup and breakdown, including occasional lifting of items up to 10 pounds. Work Location This position may be performed remotely from any location in the United States. Required Travel Semiannual travel is required for donor engagement meetings, conferences, and staff development events. Work Schedule This is a full‑time exempt position (40+ hours per week). The Physicians Committee's core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET. This position requires meetings with donors and staffing events outside business hours. Position Level The level for this role is flexible and may be classified as either an Associate, Coordinator, or Specialist position, depending on the candidate's education, experience, and qualifications. Associate‑level roles typically reflect an average of 8 years of relevant work experience. Coordinator‑level roles typically reflect an average of 12 years of relevant work experience, while Specialist‑level roles typically reflect an average of 15 years of relevant work experience. Salary A salary offer will take into consideration education, experience, and skills along with internal and external reference points. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary with a position's hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment. Associate Level: Minimum: $65,000 for a team member meeting the required qualifications Maximum: $75,000 Coordinator Level: Minimum: $75,000 for a team member meeting the required qualifications Maximum: $85,000 Specialist Level: Minimum Salary: $85,000 for a team member meeting the required qualifications Maximum Salary: $98,000 Reports To Supervisor: Senior Vice President of Development Department Director: Senior Vice President of Development Qualifications All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Education Required: Bachelor's degree Preferred: N/A Credentials Required: N/A Preferred: N/A Work Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years of development/fundraising experience Preferred: Experience with planned giving, including bequests, gift annuities, and life insurance gifts or other fundraising experience Marketing experience Experience with Blackbaud database systems Additional Qualities Required: Having passion for our mission to promote plant-based diets and alternatives to the use of animals in research Personally adhering to a plant-based (vegan) diet Enjoying interacting with people and building positive relationships Possessing strong attention to detail and being highly organized Showing excellent written and verbal communication skills Being proficient in administrative software and tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF Preferred: N/A #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD